Noel Gallagher misgenders Sam Smith while ranting about pop music
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Noel Gallagher misgendered Sam Smith while discussing today’s pop music scene. When asked why, Gallagher simply said: “Look at him.” In the written transcription, Kink’s website included a caveat that used Smith’s correct pronouns. Madeley and his co-host Susanna Reid were discussing the singer’s recent music video for “I’m Not Here To Make Friends”, when the presenter mistakenly used the incorrect pronouns. Sam Smith and Kim Petras perform on stage during The BRIT Awards 2023 In January, Smith opened up about changing their pronouns, saying that it felt like “coming home”.